Fleet Disposal Guide for Somerset Businesses: Process, Paperwork and Pricing
Disposing of company vehicles is more complex than scrapping a personal car. There is paperwork for your accounts, tax implications, and the logistics of removing multiple vehicles from your premises. This guide covers everything Somerset businesses need to know about fleet disposal.
What Counts as Fleet Disposal?
Fleet disposal covers any situation where a business needs to dispose of multiple vehicles:
- Company cars: Pool vehicles, director cars, sales rep cars
- Delivery vans: Transit, Sprinter, Vivaro fleets
- Tradesperson vehicles: Work vans being replaced or business closing
- Rental returns: Hire company vehicles at end of life
- Lease rejections: Vehicles rejected by lease companies due to condition
- Business closure: Disposing of all company vehicles
- Fleet renewal: Old vehicles being replaced with new
Why Businesses Choose Us
Ben Whitcombe Ltd has been helping Somerset businesses dispose of fleet vehicles for over 20 years. Here is why:
- Single point of contact: One person handles your entire disposal, no being passed around
- Collect from your premises: We come to you, no disruption to your operations
- Bulk pricing: Volume discounts for multiple vehicles
- Proper documentation: Certificate of Destruction for each vehicle, invoices for your accounts
- Same-day payment: Bank transfer on collection, not 30-day terms
- Flexible scheduling: We work around your business hours
The Paperwork
For each vehicle in your fleet, you will need:
What You Provide
- V5C (logbook): In your company name, or evidence of ownership if V5C is missing
- Keys: If available (we can still collect without)
- Authority to dispose: Written confirmation from a director or authorised person
What We Provide
- Certificate of Destruction: For vehicles scrapped at our ATF (Authorised Treatment Facility)
- Invoice: Detailed invoice for each vehicle for your accounts
- DVLA notification: We notify the DVLA that each vehicle has been disposed of
- Collection receipt: Signed confirmation of collection
Tax Considerations
Note: We are not accountants, please consult your own accountant for specific advice. General considerations include:
- Capital allowances: Writing off vehicle assets affects your capital allowances calculation
- Disposal proceeds: Income from scrapping vehicles is taxable
- VAT: The VAT treatment of vehicle disposal depends on how the vehicle was acquired
- Records retention: Keep all documentation for at least 6 years
Our invoices and Certificates of Destruction provide the documentation your accountant will need.
Collection Logistics
We make fleet collection as smooth as possible:
- Site visit: For larger fleets, we will visit first to assess access and logistics
- Scheduled collection: We agree times that minimise disruption to your operations
- Multiple vehicles same day: We can clear several vehicles in a single visit
- Non-runners included: We have equipment to collect vehicles that will not start
- Anywhere in Somerset: We cover the whole county and beyond
Pricing for Bulk Disposal
Volume brings better pricing:
- 3-5 vehicles: Modest discount on individual rates
- 6-10 vehicles: Better per-vehicle rates
- 11-20 vehicles: Significant volume discount
- 20+ vehicles: Best rates, contact us for a bespoke quote
Each vehicle is valued individually based on make, model, condition, and weight. Quality fleet vehicles in good condition may attract resale prices rather than scrap value.
Mixed Fleets Welcome
Your fleet might include a mix of:
- Cars in good condition (for resale)
- Vans that have done their time (scrap value)
- Non-runners that need recovering
- Vehicles missing paperwork
We handle mixed fleets regularly. Each vehicle gets assessed on its own merits.
Get Your Fleet Quote
If you have company vehicles to dispose of, contact us for a bulk quote. Tell us what you have, where they are located, and any access considerations. We will provide a competitive quote and arrange collection at your convenience.
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